TORONTO, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ - While Canadians continue living through some forms of restrictions due to COVID-19, many are looking ahead to life after the pandemic. According to a recent Scotiabank survey, the top three things Canadians are looking forward to the most after the pandemic include attending large gatherings with family and friends, travelling by air outside of Canada and enjoying a meal at a restaurant with friends.
Activities Canadians are looking forward to the most, after the pandemic (CNW Group/Scotiabank)
While Canadians are looking forward to doing the things they haven't been able to do in a long time, when it comes to their finances, they're not planning on returning to their pre-pandemic spending patterns. Many Canadians developed positive money habits over the course of the pandemic, with reduced spending in key areas and increased savings - and they plan to continue these habits after the pandemic. More than a third (36%) of Canadians plan to continue eliminating unnecessary or discretionary spending, 34% plan to continue doing more research before making purchases, more than a quarter (28%) plan to keep building up their emergency savings, and 28% plan to continue with a monthly budget.